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Excursions into Libertarian Thought

George H. Smith explores the history of libertarian ideas. Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

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FreeThought and Freedom: The Secularization of Private Property Mar 14, 2018

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Smith contrasts the modern secular approach to private property with the traditional Christian theory.

Originally published in essay form on September 25, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Early Christianity and the Modern Libertarian Movement Mar 07, 2018

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Does the modern libertarian movement have any significant similarities to the early Christian movement? George H. Smith explores this intriguing possibility.

Originally published in essay form on September 18, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: The Christian Theory of Property Feb 28, 2018

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George H. Smith discusses the traditional Christian theory of private property and how it was viewed as the result of original sin.

Originally published in essay form on September 11, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier on Property Feb 21, 2018

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Was Jean Meslier a communist? George H. Smith explores this tricky issue.

Originally published in essay form on September 4, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: The Political Theory of Jean Meslier Feb 14, 2018

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George H. Smith critically examines the claim that Jean Meslier was a communist anarchist.

Originally published in essay form on August 21, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier and Christian Ethics Feb 07, 2018

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George H. Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus.

Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier and the Catholic Church Jan 31, 2018

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George H. Smith explains the role of the Catholic Church in the French government, and how Jean Meslier reconciled his atheism with his role as a priest.

Originally published in essay form on August 7, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier Jan 24, 2018

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George H. Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest.

Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: A Critique of Spinoza Jan 17, 2018

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George H. Smith criticizes some features of Benedict Spinoza’s political theory, especially his theory of rights.

Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2015.

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Freethought and Freedom: Spinoza’s Political Theory Jan 10, 2018

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George H. Smith explains the fundamentals of Benedict Spinoza’s theory of rights and government.

Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2015.

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